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Esteemed judge remembered for fairness, wit and humanity

"Rob was gregarious, warm, fun, brilliant."

Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again

It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.

Docked in Tauranga and craving pizza during armed police incident

Armed police were on site for 13 hours.

'Phenomenal' nurses step up to help Whakatāne Hospital after eruption

There were six nurses from Australia and one from New Zealand.

Man arrested after 13-hour stand-off with armed police in Tauranga

A man will appear in court in Tauranga after an overnight standoff with Police.

Zizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White Island

One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.

'Together we will get through this' - Whakatāne one month after eruption

The eruption left the community reeling and for many the grief remains.

'Not giving up': Badly burned White Island guide month on

Kelsey Waghorn is a fighter. 'She's just digging deep'.

White Island: Middlemore Hospital resumes elective surgeries

"This is a long-term healing process, and for many of them it will take years."

One dead after dramatic CPR rescue attempt fails at Whakatāne River

People were seen desperately trying to resuscitate the person.

Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court

A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.

Man sentenced for punching teacher in head outside school

The teacher was unable to work for several months after the assault.

Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission

Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.

Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end

Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.

Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty

Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.

Two deaths, four days: Tragedy in Waihī Beach

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following the event on Saturday night.

"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash

The band played on with their injured frontman.

Unique water polo tournament thrives

Tauranga's Water Polo on the Waterfront is reigniting interest in the sport.